How AI Drones Are Helping Keep Swimmers Safe
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June 16, 2026

How AI Drones Are Helping Keep Swimmers Safe

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New AI-powered drones now patrol Coogee Beach near Sydney after a recent shark incident. These drones have cameras and special software to watch the water, quickly spotting sharks and other sea animals. Lifeguards can act faster if they see a possible danger.

The drones were introduced to make swimmers feel safer after worries about sharks. Many people who visit beaches may remember seeing lifeguards or warning flags before going into the water.

Unlike old patrol methods, these drones scan large areas quickly and send information to emergency teams. If the system succeeds, similar drones might be used at other beaches.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
patrolV/pəˈtrəʊl/

to watch an area for safety

incidentN/ˈɪnsɪdənt/

an event, usually negative or unexpected

softwareN/ˈsɒftwɛː/

programs used by computers or devices

introducedV/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːst/

made something exist for the first time

methodsN/ˈmɛθədz/

ways of doing something; procedures

emergencyN/ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/

a serious or dangerous situation needing action

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How AI Drones Are Helping Keep Swimmers Safe

June 16, 2026~1 min read
Not sure? Take the level test →
B1 Pre-Intermediate
0:000:41

Follow spoken words in real time.

New AI-powered drones now patrol Coogee Beach near Sydney after a recent shark incident. These drones have cameras and special software to watch the water, quickly spotting sharks and other sea animals. Lifeguards can act faster if they see a possible danger.

The drones were introduced to make swimmers feel safer after worries about sharks. Many people who visit beaches may remember seeing lifeguards or warning flags before going into the water.

Unlike old patrol methods, these drones scan large areas quickly and send information to emergency teams. If the system succeeds, similar drones might be used at other beaches.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
patrolV/pəˈtrəʊl/

to watch an area for safety

incidentN/ˈɪnsɪdənt/

an event, usually negative or unexpected

softwareN/ˈsɒftwɛː/

programs used by computers or devices

introducedV/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːst/

made something exist for the first time

methodsN/ˈmɛθədz/

ways of doing something; procedures

emergencyN/ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/

a serious or dangerous situation needing action

Ready to learn these 6 words?

About 8 minutes · 5 activities

Reading Quizzes

9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

Where are the new AI-powered drones now being used?

Choose an answer to continue

Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions